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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but NaLeans avoids it.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NaLeans throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson motions for NaLeans to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
NaLeans moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a leg kick but NaLeans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
NaLeans misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
NaLeans has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but NaLeans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
NaLeans tries to advance to mount but Thompson denies him.
NaLeans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson is not content to let NaLeans control the position.
NaLeans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson tries to buck NaLeans off but NaLeans is having none of it.
NaLeans scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Nick Thompson has been cut.
NaLeans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by NaLeans.
NaLeans grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for NaLeans on the ground.
NaLeans misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
NaLeans landing strikes.
NaLeans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
NaLeans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems a little lost for a moment, as NaLeans dominates the positioning.
NaLeans tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NaLeans wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson is trying to control NaLeans's posture but NaLeans avoids it.
NaLeans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NaLeans lands a nice forearm strike.
Nick Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
NaLeans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson is trying to control NaLeans's posture but NaLeans avoids it.
Thompson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of NaLeans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans working the strikes but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by NaLeans.
A head kick by Thompson misses
enabling NaLeans to counter with a crisp jab.
NaLeans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
NaLeans just misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but NaLeans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NaLeans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
NaLeans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
NaLeans checks a low kick from Thompson.
NaLeans tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but NaLeans saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but NaLeans pushes him off.
NaLeans shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NaLeans.
A solid body kick from Thompson.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
NaLeans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
NaLeans misses with a straight left.
NaLeans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NaLeans manages to avoid it.
NaLeans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
NaLeans dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - NaLeans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
NaLeans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to is feet but NaLeans passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
NaLeans scores with a couple of short elbows.
NaLeans is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but NaLeans keeps moving and retains side control.
NaLeans trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by NaLeans.
NaLeans scoring with punches and elbows.
NaLeans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
NaLeans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thompson throws a lazy body kick
and NaLeans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NaLeans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
NaLeans throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
NaLeans blocks the body kick.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
A punch combination from NaLeans misses.
NaLeans misses with the combination.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as NaLeans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. NaLeans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Thompson tenderised NaLeans's leg. NaLeans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but NaLeans pushes him off.
Thompson lunges at NaLeans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by NaLeans's hand.
NaLeans tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson clobbers NaLeans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
NaLeans connects with a solid leg kick.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NaLeans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NaLeans off to one side.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NaLeans.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
NaLeans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and NaLeans counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NaLeans misses with a wild combination.
NaLeans scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
NaLeans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
NaLeans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
NaLeans shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but NaLeans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
NaLeans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NaLeans tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
Nick Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but NaLeans is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
NaLeans moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a push kick but NaLeans slaps the foot to one side.
NaLeans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by NaLeans.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
NaLeans throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that NaLeans sees coming a mile off.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from NaLeans does no damage.
NaLeans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
NaLeans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Nick Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of NaLeans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NaLeans avoids a kick to the body.
NaLeans shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
NaLeans lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NaLeans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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